Bemidji State Women's Track and Field Shines at UND Tune-Up

Beavers earn nine top-10 finishes, including a facility record in the 1000-meter run

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Bemidji State women's track and field team had a strong showing at the North Dakota Tune-Up in Grand Forks, earning nine top-10 finishes. Standout performer Sophie Rylance set a new facility record in the 1000-meter run with a personal best time. The Beavers now turn their attention to the NSIC Indoor Championships, where the top three finishers in each event will earn All-NSIC recognition.

Why it matters

This performance at the UND Tune-Up is an important tune-up for the Bemidji State women's track and field team as they prepare for the NSIC Indoor Championships, which is the culmination of their indoor season. Strong showings at this meet can build momentum and confidence heading into the conference championships.

The details

At the North Dakota Tune-Up, the Bemidji State women's track and field team earned nine top-10 finishes. The highlight was Sophie Rylance's facility record-setting performance in the 1000-meter run, where she posted a personal best time. The Beavers will now shift their focus to the NSIC Indoor Championships, where the top three finishers in each event will earn All-NSIC recognition.

  • The North Dakota Tune-Up took place on Friday, February 23, 2026.
  • The NSIC Indoor Championships will be held on February 27-28, 2026.

The players

Sophie Rylance

A standout performer for the Bemidji State women's track and field team who set a new facility record in the 1000-meter run at the UND Tune-Up.

Bemidji State Women's Track and Field Team

The women's track and field team from Bemidji State University, which earned nine top-10 finishes at the UND Tune-Up as they prepare for the NSIC Indoor Championships.

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What’s next

The Bemidji State women's track and field team will compete at the NSIC Indoor Championships on February 27-28, 2026, where they will look to earn All-NSIC recognition with top-three finishes in each event.

The takeaway

Bemidji State's strong performance at the UND Tune-Up, highlighted by Sophie Rylance's facility record, demonstrates the team's readiness for the upcoming NSIC Indoor Championships. Their success at this tune-up meet suggests they have the talent and momentum to make a strong showing at the conference championships.